Poem Fragments and War News From Africa and Rome
The bulletin reports Kitchener’s failed attack on a Boer force at Ookiep in Western Transvaal with reinforcements sent. It notes Boer escapees from a Pretoria east drive scattering again. In Rome the Pope hears English bishops see hopeful peace prospects on Kitchener’s 191 terms and views the future positively.
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London
Kitchener
Ookiep
Western Transvaal
Pretoria
Rome
South Africa
Hold Up On Southern Pacific Haul Near Ogden
Two masked bandits stopped a freight train west of Ogden on the Southern Pacific. They robbed 15 Italians and two stock men who were hitching rides, taking $25 from Americans and about $35 each from Italians. The robbers jumped off after the theft.
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Salt Lake
Utah
Ogden
Southern Pacific
Inter-National Transportation controls revealed
In San Francisco on April 21 it was announced that a syndicate now holds a controlling interest in Inter-National Transportation. The group has acquired x transports to Pennsylvania and Indiana through the purchase of related assets.
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San Francisco
Aneae Syndicate
Inter-National Transportation
X-Transports
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Water shut off in Yesterway district tomorrow
Water will be shut off from dawn until 5 a m in the Yesterway district between Twelfth and Eighteenth Avenues. This service disruption affects residents and local businesses during the scheduled outage windows.
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Yesterway District
Assassin Free From the Czar
Vienna April 21 report: the student assassin of Russian interior minister Sipliagovie killed himself in his cell with poison. Guards are jailed pending investigation to determine liability for permitting communication with the assassin.
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Vienna
St. Petersburg
Sipiagovie
Begin Pesach Observance Marks Jewish Festival Week
The Pesach holiday begins today, also called Passover, a major Jewish festival observed by Hebrews throughout the week with strict adherence.
Whittlesey Settles Up With County Officials
The Fidelity and Deposit Company paid the county commissioners today covering ex-Treasurer Whittlesey’s second term deficiency. Deductions include $1,122 in overpaid tax refunds, with a total payment of $9,158.65.
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Fidelity & Deposit Co
Whittlesey
Fitz bids and prepares for NYC boxing bid clash
Fitzsimmons wired Jeffries after posting a 2500 forfeit and asking for opinion on the National Sporting Club bid of 15000. He directed Jeffries to proceed and secure the best bids, signaling readiness for a major boxing contest.
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New York
Fitssimmona Today
Jeffries
National Sporting Club
Water Color Society Show Opens in New York
The annual Water Color Society exhibition begins at the American Art Galleries and runs through May 3. The display features premier works from many leading American watercolor artists, highlighting the talent in the field.
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New York
American Water Color Society
American Art Galleries
America
Woman's World Fashion and Daily Menu Recap
Breakfast shows fruit right for eDay cereal and dinner features baked ham with sides. An old time hat of white Lyons tulle with jet bead rosettes is highlighted along with velvet suits and wide brim hats. The piece notes savings accounts with American Savings Bank and directs readers to Corner Second Avenue and Madison Street.
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Lyons
American Savings Bank & Trust Co
Second Avenue
Madison Street
Governor McBride Gratified By Supreme Court Ruling
Special to the Star Olympia April 1 Governor McBride expresses gratification as the supreme court grants Washington permission to file its complaint against the Great Northern and Northern Pacific railroads and the Northern Securities Co He credits Attorney General Stratton for strong handling and says the case will be tried on its merits with evidence and proof to be presented He declines to forecast a final decision preferring AG commentary and a rapid, strong push for the case.
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Star
Olympia
Wash
Supreme Court
State of Washington
McBride
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Northern Securities Co
Stratton
Northern Seccurities Co
Waterway Company Controversy Sets City Council Meeting
City council plans to discuss a report on the legality of contracts with Seattle and Lake Washington Waterway Co. Will H. Parry, council president and auditor for South Canal Co., is said to oppose restrictions on the company’s powers. The canal’s street-sluicing issue and the Great Northern tunnel proposal may also be on the agenda.
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Chamber Oulameree
Seattle and Lake Washington Waterway Co
Will H. Parry
The
South Canal Co
Canal Company
Anniversary Celebration of Seattle Turnverein at Germania Hall
The eighteenth anniversary of the Seattle Turnverein will be celebrated in the evening at Germania hall. Speeches will be given by Fred Winkler A H Springer Albin Hemrich Andrew Hemrich and William Hatt.
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Seattle
Turnverein
Germania Hall
Fred Winkler
A. H. Springer
Albin Hemrich
Andrew Hemrich
William Hatt
Edgewater Fire Destroys Residence. Fremont Responds
Early morning blaze at the home of Tt. G. Thompaton in Edgewater gutted the dwelling, likely started by a defective chimney. Fremont firefighters arrived quickly after police notified fire headquarters, saving the structure from total loss valued at 1,500 dollars.
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Tt. G. Thompaton
Edgewater
Fremont
Hreese
Burglars Target Kilbourne Home on Forty-Second Avenue
Burglars entered J. A. Kilbourne's residence between Ballard and Fremont on Forty-second avenue yesterday forenoon. A silver sugar bowl and creamer, an old-fashioned silver napkin ring, and other household items were stolen. Only a few dollars in cash were recovered.
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Burghare
J. A. Kilbourne
Forty-second Avenue
Ballard
Fremont
Trade Council and Employers Aim for Quick Settlement
Labor leaders expect a full settlement tonight after talks between the Building Trades Council and the Employers' Association. Saturday's discussion produced progress toward a satisfactory agreement and a lockout relief for electricians, sheet metal workers and tin men is anticipated to end.
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Building Trades Council
Employers’ Association
Aged Woman Struck by Renton Street Car
Mrs A King an elderly resident of Fairview station on the Renton line was hit by a James street car at Second avenue just before noon. She fell to the curb but revived after being taken to a drug store. Doctor found no broken bones and she was sent home.
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A. King
Fairview Station
Renton
James Street
Second Avenue
Gripman A. Lega
King
Sprangie
Smith & Kennedy
American Institute hosts farewell tribute to Lord Kelvin in New York
The American Institute of Electrical Engineers and others in New York honor Lord Kelvin on his visit to attend Columbia University President Nicholas Murray Butler’s installation. The event marks a farewell as he is frail at over 74 and unlikely to return. Kelvin’s career includes key physics and engineering advances such as the mirror galvanometer and siphon recorder.
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New York
American Institute of Electrical Engineers
Lord Kelvin
Royal Society
England
Nicholas Murray Cutler
Columbia University
America
Waa
University of Glasgow
Atill
Joule
Egg Shell Game Sparks Hoboken Romance Wedding Plot
Jacob Miller of Woodcliffe will marry Edna Busby after six months of letter writing sparked by a message found on an eggshell. Miller, visiting Annapolis, learned of Edna and the courtship began when the egg inscription led to a reply. The unlikely romance ends in marriage upon his return.
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Hoboken
N. J
Jacob Miller
Woodcliffe
Here
Annapolis
Edna Busby
Woodcliffe Grocer
Miller
City faces $112,009 toll from delayed bridge work
May 11 The John A Noebling Sons Co receives extension for spinning cables on the New Past River Bridge. Commissioner Lindenthal threatens a $1000 per day overtime penalty if the work is not finished in a month, with total penalties estimated at 112,009.
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New York
John A. Noebling Sons Co
Past River Bridge
Lindenthal
Department of Bridges
Hie
Queen Wilhelmina Regency Discussed Amid Illness
In Hetloo Holland April Queen Wilhelmina shows slight improvement in health and nourishment. Her general condition is satisfactory though the chain of disease may progress Wednesday. The cabinet may meet next week to discuss a regency if improvement stalls. The prince consort is unlikely to be named due to public opposition.
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Hetloo
Holland
Wilhelmina
Nour
Johment
Death of L C Mathews at Latena Bed
The body of L C Mathews was found in his Latena home at 6 08 this morning. He lived with his brother in law Pp Ty Trooke at 2284 Hagley Avenue Latena. He retired at 11 30 last night and was found dead by his family at 6 90 this morning. Coroner Hoye notified. body taken to Beattle Undertaking parlors. Autopsy to determine cause of death.
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L. C. Mathews
Latena
Hagley Avenue
Hoye
Beattle Undertaking
Frederick & Nelson Ready Made Carpets Sale
Frederick and Nelson advertises an excess stock of ready made carpets in all patterns from Ingrain to Wiltons. Over 100 new carpets sized for showrooms are offered as remnants at fixed prices with cash only and no exchanges during a Monday to Wednesday sale.
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Reseda
Seattle
E. J. Brown
First Avenue
Union Block
Eos Et MacDougall-Southwick
Bargain sale list of galvanized tubs and hardware items
A bundled price list shows discounts on galvanized tubs in various sizes from 460 to 2-quart steel items, plus water pails, wash boards, clothes lines, wood frames and coffee pots. Also listed are baking sheets, axes, mail boxes, polishing items, trowels, hammers, dish pans, and towel rollers with specific regular values and sale figures.
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Bbc
Lée
Fureka Polishera
Philadelphia
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Union
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Hone
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Rogers & Gatlet
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Frederick & Nelson Fine Furniture
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Monahan
SRS
Nordhoff ® Co
Pike Street
Seater & CO
Lash
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Ellis Morrison
Promeotes Mutual Life Building
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Monarch
Mai - Second Ave
Florence Dental CO
Harge
Banal
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Kole
Issaquah Coal Funkera
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